Could have been worse,

but could have been better. Kari came out of surgery, like she usually does, in pain, and in a pretty bad mood. Can't blame her, cause, bottom line, they couldn't say what the problem was, just that they fixed the clog, but didn't know WHY it clogged, which is a problem. Also, we all know she is allergic to Vancomycin (sp?), and she needs Benadryl first, if they are gonna give it to her, and, like a bunch of other times, someone screwed up, and didn't. Not that they weren't told, a BUNCH of times. SOOO, she wakes up in pain, after surgery, and bright red and itching all over, because these yahoos can't read a chart. It REALLY pisses me (and her) off. I'm gonna chew some ass tomorrow, cause it's a bunch of BS that no one cares enough to read "Allergic to Vancomycin", on her chart.

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Anonymous said…
your spelling is correct. Usually the oral form of this rx causes the itching. It can be injected. Does that also cause the serious itching? I mean, that is a serious side effect, along with the rash. It is an antibiotic usually prescribed to prevent or treat severe bacterial infections prior to surgery for those with a history of rheumatic fever or heart valve replacement who are allergic to penicillin. I take it Kari is allergic to penicillin? I've never seen a reaction to the injection rx.
Fam Guy said…
Not allergic to penicillin, but to vancomycin. We have known it for a long time, and tell them. IV vanco, that is, which is what she gets. IF, she gets Benadryl first, there is not a problem, but those yahoos can't read, or don't care. Vanco is one of the VERY few antibiotics that can pass the blood/brain barrier.
Anonymous said…
This is what I would do if I were in your situation. I would go to the nursing supervisor and have a report written up on whomever did not follow through with not giving the Benadryl prior to the Rx. Very sloppy nursing. This should be on the front of her chart and on her wristband and if you want to do it yourself, take a piece of tape and with a magic marker write "give Benadryl prior to any antibiotic meds" and tape it to her headboard. If asked by a nurse why or who placed it there, tell them and why it is there! Dumb Sh**s! Also I would ask to speak with the hospital attorney and explain the serious ramifcations the hospital could face if you decide to press charges for their negligence. As a former hospital nurse, this is called an Incident Report.

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